May 10, 2009

Pre-Wrath Conference Only Two Months Away!

We are aware that there are some attendees who will be coming from out of state and are planning a summer vacation around the conference. Since I am a Wisconsinite at heart, and since I am absolutely convinced that Wisconsin is the most beautiful Midwestern state, I'd like to suggest a few vacation spots in Wisconsin.

(1) Wisconsin Dells cannot be pigeonedholed. It is basically a city turned wonderland. It touts as being the waterpark capital of the world. It has the most mini-golf courses per capital in the world. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. Follow that link to the myriads of attractions.

(2) House on the Rock. Here is another Wisconsin Attraction that is unique: "The House on the Rock is the grand vision of Alex Jordan, who believed that sights and sounds were the most effective means of stimulating the senses. He wanted guests to question his creation, to come to their own conclusions and to turn his world of dreams into their own. The Attraction has room after room of some of the world's most unique and eclectic collections which has amazed thousands of visitors each year."

(3) If you like small resort towns, I have three for you: Lake Geneva in Southern Wisconsin. Hayward in Northern Wisconsin. Hayward is home of the Birkebeiner, the Lumberjack World Championship that is on ESPN annually (this year it conveniently lands a week after the conference). And Hayward hosts the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Have you ever vacationed on the Great Lakes? There is the tranquil Bayfield and the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior.

Here is a link to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism for more ideas.